1986 Frances Hook Discovery Plate Box COA

Updated September 10, 2026

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Lot number62
AuctionVintage Collectibles, Glassware & Décor - September
DateOctober 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM CDT
Auction houseJ&S Auctions Co.
LocationWaxahachie, Texas

Vintage 1986 “Discovery” collector plate by Frances Hook, produced by the Edwin M. Knowles China Company. This colorful fine-china plate depicts a young child discovering a bird among leafy branches and is signed F. Hook in the artwork. “Discovery” is the third issue in the Frances Hook Legacy series, created to preserve significant works of American portrait artist Frances Hook. Individually numbered Plate No. 3350A. The edition was limited to plates produced during a maximum of 100 firing days. Includes the matching original Certificate of Authenticity, original Discovery box, and Frances Hook Legacy informational literature shown in the photographs. MEASUREMENTS: Approx. 8 3/8" diameter ARTIST: Frances Hook TITLE: Discovery SERIES: Frances Hook Legacy ISSUE: Third plate in series MAKER: Edwin M. Knowles China Company YEAR: 1986 PLATE NUMBER: 3350A BRADEX: 84-K41-13.3 LIMIT: 100 firing days INCLUDES: Original box, matching COA & literature CONDITION: Plate appears to be in very nice vintage condition with no obvious chips or cracks visible in the photographs. Original cardboard box and paperwork show age/storage wear. Please review photographs for exact condition.

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